Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Less Watering
In Spring
Average Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Adequately
Less Watering
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Ninebark
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
Ninebark
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Ninebark
Drachenbaum
In French
Physocarpe
dragonnier
In Spanish
ninebark
Drago
In Greek
ninebark
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
ninebark
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Ninebark
smok Drzewo
In Latin
Ninebark
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Ninebark and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Dragon Tree season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Ninebark and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Dragon Tree
Care of Ninebark and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.